Michael Kattirtzi

Michael Kattirtzi has a diverse work experience in the field of energy and environment policy. Michael began their career as a Policy Team Intern at Green Alliance, where they contributed research and editing for a report on behavior change in energy, water, and waste management. Michael then worked as a Sustainability Recruitment Consultant at Clement May before becoming a Research Intern at Involve, where they researched and wrote a literature review on public attitudes towards climate change.

Kattirtzi then gained experience as an Advisory Intern at Camco International before joining The Scottish Government as an ESRC Student Intern, providing research reviews and support to the Environment Social Research team. Michael also wrote a literature review on environmental behavior change during their time there.

Kattirtzi went on to work as a PhD Researcher at The University of Edinburgh, focusing on the role of social and behavioral sciences in energy, environment, and food policy. Michael then became a Postdoctoral Researcher at the UK Energy Research Centre (UKERC), where they led a Policy Delphi study on the role of incumbency vs disruption in the UK's power, heat, and transport systems. Michael also published a paper on the impact of decarbonization, digitalization, and decentralization on the energy market.

Currently, Kattirtzi is working at Ofgem as a Research & Insights Manager, responsible for providing research and insights into the energy industry.

Michael Kattirtzi began their education at the University of Cambridge in 2006, where they pursued a degree in Natural Sciences. Michael completed this program in 2010, earning a 2i degree. Following this, in 2011, they enrolled in The University of Edinburgh for a Master's degree in Science and Technology Studies, which they completed in 2012. Michael then continued their academic journey at The University of Edinburgh, where they pursued their Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Science, Technology and Innovation Studies. Michael successfully completed this program in 2015.